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How and why the American industrial revolution led to growth of the US into what we are today?

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Economic, political, and social structures were established during the industrial revolution not only did new technologies make for easier ways of life but it also lead to growth of immigration, people who searched for new jobs or were fleeing poverty came to america for new opportunities. New farming tools, as well as the textile industry, and railroads led to rapid economic and population growth.

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Answer: The correct answer is C. A weakness of Congress under the Articles of Confederation was that it could not collect taxes.

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The Articles supported the Continental Army and allowed the thirteen states to form a united front before the European powers. However, as a tool to build an effective government in times of war, it was a failure. Congress could make decisions, but did not have the power to apply them. Perhaps, the biggest setback was the requirement of unanimous approval of the 13 States to modify the articles. At the same time, the most important power that Congress lacked was the power to collect taxes: it could only request money from the States. These, for their part, did not always comply with the demands and Congress did not have the necessary funds for its operation.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt New Deal pin, 1932.

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In the four months between the election and Roosevelt’s inauguration, Hoover sought Roosevelt’s cooperation in stemming the deepening economic crisis. But the two were unable to find common ground, as Roosevelt refused to subscribe to Hoover’s proposals, which Hoover himself admitted would mean “the abandonment of 90 percent of the so-called new deal.” As a result, the economy continued to decline. By inauguration day—March 4, 1933—most banks had shut down, industrial production had fallen to just 56 percent of its 1929 level, at least 13 million wage earners were unemployed, and farmers were in desperate straits. In his inaugural address Roosevelt promised prompt, decisive action, and he conveyed some of his own unshakable self-confidence to millions of Americans listening on radios throughout the land. “This great nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and prosper,” he asserted, adding, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

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Results of the 1932 election

The results of the 1932 U.S. presidential election are provided in the table.

American presidential election, 1932

presidential candidate political party electoral votes popular votes

Source: Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Democratic 472 22,821,857

Herbert Hoover Republican 59 15,761,841

Norman Thomas Socialist 884,781

William Z. Foster Communist 102,991

William D. Upshaw Prohibition 81,869

William H. Harvey Liberty 53,425

Verne L. Reynolds Socialist Labor 33,276

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Norman Thomas, (born Nov. 20, 1884, Marion, Ohio, U.S.—died Dec. 19, 1968, Huntington, N.Y.), American socialist, social reformer, and frequent candidate for political office.

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Born: November 20, 1884 Marion Ohio

Died: December 19, 1968 (aged 84) Huntington New York

Founder: American Civil Liberties Union

Political Affiliation: Socialist Party

Following his graduation from Union Theological Seminary, New York City, about 1911, Thomas accepted the pastorate of the East Harlem Church and the chairmanship of the American Parish, a settlement house in one of the poorest sections of New York City. He became a pacifist and opposed U.S. participation in World War I. Then, in 1918 Thomas joined the Socialist Party, and, leaving his East Harlem posts the same year, was appointed secretary of the newly formed Fellowship of Reconciliation, an international pacifist organization. In 1921 he became associate editor of the influential liberal weekly The Nation, and the following year he was made executive codirector of the League for Industrial Democracy—a position he held for more than 10 years. He was also one of the founders of the American Civil Liberties Union.

Thomas ran for governor of New York on the Socialist Party ticket in 1924; he ran for mayor of New York City twice (1925, 1929) and for president of the United States in six successive elections beginning in 1928. He was generally critical of the Democratic New Deal administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, holding that it stressed solution of economic emergencies to the neglect of moral issues.

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The US has typically benefited greatly from immigration. The most notable citizens of the US often came to the country as immigrants or first-generation citizens. In order to create a very open and happy culture that encouraged independence and ambition, we combined elements of the British core culture with the Nordic work ethic and values, the Irish mischief and love of the underdog, the Italian and Spanish influences, as well as those of the African, Chinese, and Mexican immigrants.

However, there have been instances when having too many immigrants has seriously affected the US. It has sparked several recessions and deflations. For instance, a rush of immigrants starting in the 1870s outpaced our ability to assimilate them, contributing significantly to the slump of 1890. Even worse, people were congregating in ethnic ghettos, which was seriously harming the country and destroying the pay scale, leading to an almost complete economic collapse. Similar trends are being observed with the influx of refugees and illegal immigrants into the US. Our economy is being destroyed by a lack of integration, ethnic ghettos, and labor excess, and national unity is hanging by a thread as a result.

Westward Expansion undoubtedly had something to do with immigration. At that time, the nation was experiencing a massive influx of immigration, which essentially compelled an expansion in order to provide immigrants and settlers with sufficient housing. I think the Westward Expansion would have taken place whether there had been an inflow of immigrants or not. Immigration made a significant contribution to the economy's and society's variety. The trading environment will undergo a significant transformation during this time due to the new skill sets that were coming from varied ethnicities. Without immigration, Westward Expansion certainly would have been conceivable. Earlier than immigration began to rise, colonists and settlers were already relocating west.

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